Parklands Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Hastings Street
Located in the heart of Noosa Heads, this beachside street is a chic enclave of cosmopolitan cafés, resort-style accommodation and designer shopping.
Mooloolaba Esplanade
Walk along the waterfront, have a barbecue on the grassy parklands, let the kids enjoy the playground and shop in the boutique shops after a swim in the ocean.
Bulcock Beach
Clear ocean waters, a dazzling stretch of sandy shore, warm paddling pools and a beachside boardwalk combine to make this a classic seaside getaway.
SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium
Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.
Noosa National Park
Hike through dense forest or sit on an unspoiled beach in this nature park, where koalas and dolphins are common sights.
Big Pineapple
Enjoy an outing to Big Pineapple during your stay in Sunshine Coast. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
Scenic eBike of the Noosa Biosphere Trail Network
Sunshine Coast & Noosa Private Wine Tour Inc. Lunch & Tastings
Sunshine Coast: Country to Coast Luxury Day Tour
Sunshine Coast: Tipple & Tide: Distillery Tour & Cruise
Sunshine Coast: Camels, Gin, and Beer Guided Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Parklands
Marcoola
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Marcoola. A stop by Marcoola Beach or Mount Coolum National Park might round out your trip.
Twin Waters
Twin Waters is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Twin Waters Golf Club and Yaroomba Beach while in the area.
Mudjimba
Mudjimba is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yaroomba Beach and Maroochy River Conservation Park.
Coolum Beach
The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Coolum Beach. A stop by Coolum Beach or Peregian Beach might round out your trip.
Buderim
Buderim is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Buderim Forest Park Nature Refuge and Foote Sanctuary of Buderim.
Maroochydore
Maroochydore is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Maroochydore Beach and Sunshine Plaza while you're in town.
- Australia Zoo
- Hastings Street
- Mooloolaba Esplanade
- Noosa Beach
- Mooloolaba Beach
- Bulcock Beach
- Aussie World
- Maroochydore Beach
- Glasshouse Mountains National Park
- Noosa National Park
- Alex Beach
- Kawana Beach
- Moffat Beach
- Big Pineapple
- Point Cartwright
- Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walk
- Teewah Beach
- Marcoola Beach
- Twin Waters Golf Club